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Strengthening the Economy While Protecting the Environment
If you want to substantively get into a discussion on driving job creation, it won’t be long before you’re talking about green jobs.
Jan. 10, 2012 -
When NYC Wanted (De)Construction Photography
Folks with an interest in construction photography might enjoy reading about ex-carpenter Larry Racioppo, whom New York City told to look at old, worn buildings, as shown here, not nice new ones.
Jan. 10, 2012 -
NAHB Names Finalists for "50+" Housing Awards
The National Association of Home Builders will name Gold Award winners at its International Builders' Show next month.
Jan. 10, 2012 -
Retrieved from Autodesk on January 31, 2012
Lutron Appoints Pessina President
Michael W. Pessina has been appointed President of energy-saving light control manufacturer Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Jan. 9, 2012 -
Retrieved from Autodesk on January 31, 2012
Poll: Readers Wary of Better Buildings Initiative
GlobeSt.com asked readers about the program to improve energy efficiency in buildings.
Jan. 6, 2012 -
Every Penny Counts: Tracking Building Performance to Save Money and Resources
As building owners and facility managers know all too well, every penny adds up.
Jan. 6, 2012 -
Citywide Clean-Development Mechanism: Empowering Cities
A new U.N. climate change provision counts reductions that cities achieve via a range of methods.
Jan. 5, 2012 -
New Law Limits Defense Department LEED Work
Platinum and gold certifications are off limits unless the secretary of defense swears savings will exceed costs.
Jan. 5, 2012 -
JLL: Green Now Makes Sense, Can Save Cents
Dan Probst, Jones Lang LaSalle chairman of energy and sustainability, says green has proven itself.
Jan. 3, 2012 -
Decision Not to Fireproof New World Trade Center Transportation Hub Criticized
A New York TV station says the Port Authority claims it's not need above ground level.
Dec. 29, 2011 -
Suit Seeks to Limit Smart Meter Use
California’s Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) is again coming under fire for its use of wireless-equipped smart meters, this time in the form of a class-action lawsuit.
Dec. 27, 2011 -
Workers at All Levels Need to Hang Up Whie Driving
An attorney says it's a big risk for owners or crews to be talking while driving company vehicles.
Dec. 23, 2011 -
Iconic Treasury Building in D.C. Earns LEED Gold
One of America’s most iconic buildings earned LEED for Existing Buildings.
Dec. 22, 2011 -
LEED Professionals: Remember to Renew Every Two Years
LEED certification is good to have, but it's only good for two years and needs to be renewed.
Dec. 20, 2011 -
Tapping the Zoning Code to Get Greener Buildings and Communities
Many communities are opening up their zoning codes to identify and remove barriers and adopting language that will encourage greener building and greener living outcomes.
Dec. 20, 2011 -
Retrieved from Autodesk on January 31, 2012
Congress Pushes Flood Insurance Expiration Out to May
The National Flood Insurance Program got a few months to write new policies under a law passed last weekend to avoid a government shutdown.
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USGBC Explains Who’s Who at COP17
The Green Building Council's Roger Platt looks at who the players were at the recently completed climate conference in bSouth Africa.
Dec. 19, 2011 -
400 home builders sign on to new Energy Star standards
A number of large and small home builders have signed on the implement the Environmental Protection Agency's newest Energy Star guidelines for homes, the Phoenix Business Journal reports.
Dec. 19, 2011 -
Seattle 2030 District: The Next Big Thing in Green Building
The green building movement has made great strides in recent years, but it’s not enough.
Dec. 16, 2011 -
Information for the Energy-Minded
An Urban Land Institute-created website has information on energy efficiency and conservation that could be helpful to many professions in the construction industry.
Dec. 14, 2011 -
USGBC Announces First Graduates of Emerging Professionals Leadership Academy
William Nutt - Associate, Marketing and Communications, U.S. Green Building Council. This week, the U.S. Green Building Council celebrated the first graduates of the USGBC Emerging Professionals Leadership Academy. The Academy identifies future leaders in sustainability and fosters their...
Dec. 13, 2011 -
NYC Readies Pro-Green Zoing Changes
In its first big zoning change in 50 years, New York City is planning to get regulations out of the way of green building technology.
Dec. 13, 2011 -
Good COP, Bad COP
The Green Building Council's Jason Hartke writes his final blog from global climate talks in Durban, South Africa. "COP" is Conference of the Parties.
Dec. 12, 2011 -
U.S. Makes 2010 ASHRAE Standard the Reference for State Energy Codes
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has ruled that the 2010 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) energy efficiency standard is to be the commercial building reference standard for state building energy codes.
Dec. 12, 2011 -
LEED for Existing Buildings Outpaces New Construction
Energy-efficient and money-saving LEED standards are definitely not just for new construction anymore. retrofitted LEED-certified square footage now outstrips new construction.
Dec. 12, 2011
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